Conflict of Interest

The term “Conflict of Interest” is thrown around a lot these days, mostly to sully reputations or cast doubt on quality research. That perception of what a conflict of interest is, is quite different than what it actually is.  Dr. Chris MacDonald is an expert in Conflict of Interest, disclosure and transparency at Ryerson University.  We had a great discussion about what a conflict of interest is, how to avoid them, and how to operate in a climate where the term is so frequently misapplied.